{"id":8258,"date":"2022-09-02T17:22:34","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T21:22:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelogisticsoflogistics.com\/?p=8258"},"modified":"2025-07-18T17:16:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T21:16:29","slug":"the-ruan-story-with-ben-mclean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelogisticsoflogistics.com\/the-ruan-story-with-ben-mclean\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ruan Story with Ben McLean"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/benjaminmclean\/\">Ben McLean<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephlynchjr\/\">Joe Lynch<\/a> discuss the Ruan story. Ben serves as CEO for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruan.com\/about-ruan\">Ruan Transportation Management Systems<\/a>, one of the largest privately-held logistics firms in the U.S.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"The Ruan Story  with Ben McLean\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XQ0Zn-1-ubI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/24255258\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/000000\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"100%\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><strong>About Ben McLean<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/benjaminmclean\/\">Benjamin McLean<\/a> serves as CEO for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruan.com\/about-ruan\">Ruan Transportation Management Systems<\/a>, one of the largest privately-held logistics firms in the United States. Ben joined Ruan in 2007 and served in a number of corporate and operational roles, including COO and CIO, before assuming his current role in 2015. Prior to joining Ruan, Ben assisted companies with mergers, acquisitions, and equity offerings at William Blair &amp; Company in Chicago and the law firm of Cravath, Swaine &amp; Moore in New York. He was also a systems developer and architect at Deloitte Consulting, where his team developed and implemented enterprise software for multiple clients. Ben was raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the Kellogg School of Management and a law degree from Northwestern University School of Law. He earned his undergraduate degree in computer engineering from Northwestern. Ben serves as a board member for UFP Industries and the American Transportation Research Institute, and he is a member of the Northwestern University Transportation Center Business Advisory Committee. Ben is also a member of the Iowa Business Council and served as chair of the organization from 2016 to 2018. Previous board and philanthropic affiliations include United Way of Central Iowa, Orchard Place, and Reaching Higher Iowa.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>About Ruan <\/strong><strong>Transportation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruan.com\/about-ruan\">Ruan<\/a>\u00a0provides\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruan.com\/dedicated.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">Dedicated Contract Transportation<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruan.com\/services\/managed-transportation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\">Managed Transportation<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruan.com\/services\/value-added-warehousing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"2\">Value-Added Warehousing<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruan.com\/services\/brokerage-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"3\">Brokerage Support Services<\/a> to customers across the U.S. Ruan\u2019s Integrated Supply Chain Solutions services encompass all aspects of transportation and logistics, providing our customers the ideal combination of asset- and non-asset-based solutions that get your products from point A to point B safely and efficiently. With more than 90 years of transportation management experience, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruan.com\/about-ruan\">Ruan<\/a> is one of the top 10 privately owned transportation companies in the country with 300 operations and 5,000 team members.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Key Takeaways: The Ruan Story<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/benjaminmclean\/\">Ben McLean<\/a> is the CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruan.com\/about-ruan\">Ruan Transportation Management Systems<\/a>, one of country\u2019s top 10 privately owned transportation companies.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraph\">In the podcast interview, Ben shared the Ruan story \u2013 a story that started 90 years ago. Ben explains how Ruan\u2019s founder, John Ruan created a company and a culture that enabled it grow into one of country\u2019s top transportation companies.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraph\">Over the last 90 years, Ruan has thrived as an industry leader by staying true to their Guiding Principles of People First, Safety Focus, Exceptional Performance, Customer Satisfaction, and Continuous Improvement\u2014all of which were foundational to the company as John Ruan built customer relationships and developed his team during Ruan\u2019s early years of growth.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraph\">The company founder, John Ruan moved his first load of gravel on July 4, 1932.\u00a0See his story here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruan.com\/about-ruan\/our-founder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">About John Ruan<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraph\">Ruan is a family-owned transportation management company, providing Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, and Value-added Warehousing. Their Integrated Supply Chain Solutions combine Ruan\u2019s non-asset and asset-based capabilities with optimal technology.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraph\">Ruan Transportation Management System includes:\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraph\"><b>Dedicated Contract Transportation<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 With Ruan\u2019s Dedicated Contract Transportation, shippers gain a transportation solution that functions as an extension of their supply chain. The tractors and trailers are often branded with the customer\u2019s company logo and image. Driver uniforms also reflect the customer\u2019s brand.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraph\"><b>Managed Transportation<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Ruan\u2019s provides a customized third-party logistics solutions that includes mode selection, carrier management, network optimization, certified brokerage services, and more.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraph\"><b>Value-Added Warehousing<\/b>\u00a0&#8211; Ruan offers dedicated, Value-Added Warehousing services that combines the best warehouse management system (WMS) and experienced professionals to create the best experience for their customers. Ruan offers the region\u2019s most versatile warehouse space and customized solutions tailored to their customers\u2019 requirements.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraph\"><b>Integrated Supply Chain Solutions<\/b> \u2013 Ruan offers an integrated supply chain solution that is customized to the customer\u2019s specific needs. The solution may include a combination of the following services: freight brokerage, dedicated fleets, warehousing services, and contract logistics agreements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraph\">Ruan Transportation Management Systems Facts\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraph\">300+ operations nationwide<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraph\">On-site managers to direct fleets and drivers<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraph\">5,000 team members, including 4,000 professional drivers<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraph\">Ongoing commitment to quality and process improvement<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraph\">24\/7 customer care from one full-service transportation company<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraph\">Asset- and non-asset-based solutions<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraph\">Proprietary\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruan.com\/about-ruan\/safety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\">Megasafe Safety Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraph\">More facts about Ruan, click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruan.com\/filesimages\/New%20PDFs\/2021\/Fact%20Sheet_1021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"2\">here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Learn More About The Ruan Story<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/benjaminmclean\/\">Ben&#8217;s LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/ruan-transport-corporation\/\">Ruan Transportation LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruan.com\/\">Ruan Transportation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelogisticsoflogistics.com\/successful-bulk-food-transport-with-chris-fish\/\">Successful Bulk Food Transport with Chris Fish<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelogisticsoflogistics.com\/the-basics-of-dedicated-contract-carriage-with-bob-elkins\/\">The Basics of 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